WWE’s Original Plans for Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 Revealed
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Key Points:
- WWE originally planned a darker WrestleMania 42 storyline where Aleister Black would psychologically torment Randy Orton to bring back his "Apex Predator" persona, culminating in a match where Orton hesitates to use his signature punt kick and loses.
- The initial pitch included a post-match angle involving Cody Rhodes, where Orton would use the punt kick to attack Rhodes, proving Black's point that Orton hadn't truly changed.
- This original storyline was replaced by a chaotic angle featuring Pat McAfee, who took over Black's role in the narrative, leading to Orton's eventual return to his Apex Predator character.
- Although the path changed, the core idea of Orton reverting to his dangerous old self remained intact, with McAfee's involvement delivering the same end result at WrestleMania.
- Fans are invited to weigh in on whether WWE should have stuck with the Aleister Black storyline or if the Pat McAfee version was a better fit for WrestleMania.
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